At Land O’Lakes International Development, we uniquely understand how to help farmers and enterprises in low-income nations to transform into profitable, business-minded entities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization deeply affiliated with one of the largest farmer-owned agricultural cooperatives in the United States, we believe in the extraordinary power of producer groups to serve as a nexus for accessing the inputs, services and markets that can catapult farmers into a position of economic strength. We deeply understand the importance of growing businesses, stimulating market demand, promoting value addition, and helping to strengthen the broader ecosystem that supports product quality, trade and competitiveness. These elements are critical to ensuring that farmers, businesses and local communities fully benefit from our programs. - See more at: http://www.landolakes.org/Home#sthash.1XYpHyzF.dpuf